Trump Appoints Allies, Including Flynn and Kirk, to Military Academy Boards

President Donald Trump has appointed a number of his allies to the Boards of Visitors at U.S. military academies, including controversial figures like Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. The appointments, which include prominent conservatives such as Charlie Kirk and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, are part of Trump's broader effort to reshape military governance by ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and banning transgender service members. Flynn's role on the West Point board is largely ceremonial but allows him to influence curriculum and discipline at the academy, despite his contentious history. The appointments also include members to the Air Force Academy and Naval Academy boards, where they will provide oversight on various aspects of military education. Critics have raised concerns over the implications of these appointments, particularly regarding Flynn's past and the administration's policies. Trump's restructured boards reflect his ongoing commitment to rewarding loyalists and pushing for reforms within the military.